Long-Term Effects Of Youth Sports

Have you ever been to a sports tournament or meet where the parent is screaming at the top of their lungs at their child or the coach? We all have, right? Thirty seven percent of kids said they don't want any parents watching them play for this reason.There are so many sports parents like that and you can't seem to get away from it. Are these parents actually helping their kid succeed, or are they ruining sports for their children? There are pros, and cons to parents like this and the effects can have very different outcomes. The effects of these parents can last for a long time. Youth sports are made to be fun but the parents want scholarship money from their child’s athletic ability. Parents that want the money often are the ones that are considered “sports parents.” They yell and scold their kid if they do not do well, this can leave long-term effects. The child doesn't even have fun when they play but they are stressed because they know if they don't play well then they will have a talk with their parents after the game. The child can develop self-esteem issues or burnout if the parent gets over involved with his/her child’s sport. A small, underdeveloped
There can be many negative effects and if a parent pushes too hard, the child may quit. This is called burnout, this is when you start a child at a young age and push them as soon as they start to get better. The child will be pushed to the limit and soon over if this continues, usually leading to stress and the child will quit from being overwhelmed. Parents that get over-involved with sports usually make their child very stressed when it comes time to play or perform. There is a lot of pressure from these parents and the child feels like they have to do their best and win or the parent will not be satisfied. This teaches kids that everything is about winning and sports are made to win, but sports are actually made to have fun and to get your child